Centerpoint Church Makes Impact
with Programs

When we talk about community programs, it’s hard to beat the scope and variety of courses offered at Centerpoint Church on Wednesday nights. Located at the corner of F Street and Seventh Street, this downtown church, under the leadership of Jesus Christ and Pastor Dane Aaker, has been offering a variety of Wednesday night classes for youth and adults that are well-planned, interesting, and engaging. Upon a visit to the church site last Wednesday night, Dr. G was amazed not only at the attendance but the array of course offerings. Being a church veteran himself, Dr. G immediately noticed the great spirit among attendees. “It all starts with worship,” according to Trevor Hough, who leads the worship team at 6:00 pm in a brief session of praise and worship songs so that everyone can come together. After this large group opening, the attendees of approximately 250 people leave the auditorium to attend one of many break-out groups that are offered, divided by age and interest level. The mainstay course is called “Thru the Bible” which offers a thorough study of all 66 books of the Bible, covering one book each week. Additional classes offered on Wednesday nights include Prayer and Healing, The Book of Daniel,  Couples Coffee Fellowship, Building Spiritual Resilience, Celebrate Recovery, Young Adult Ministries, Berean Women, and Groupo en Español. Chaplain Dan Arjona who leads the security team estimates that the number of attendees is about 250 people on any given Wednesday night. “The programs work well,” says Chaplain Dan, who continued, “The growth of these programs is one of the strong points of Centerpoint Church.” As part of his visit, Chaplain Dan guided Dr. G to see the Young Adult Ministries class that was being held in the church annex, building B. That group was well-attended with about 30 young adults and set up in “social scene” layout that certainly lends itself to small-group discussions. Also of note, the Celebrate Recovery class has been a powerful support tool for individuals, both members and visitors, who have struggled with addiction, divorce, or loss. This group has grown to about 40 participants and, as a result, is being held across the street at the Colton Woman’s Club. This location allows attendees some privacy but also allows the large group to meet together for open discussion and meaningful presentations. Established in 1887, The Centerpoint Church has a long history of ministry in the community, and their full slate of class offerings for all ages has become an important hallmark of their Christian Education program. “The church has been blessed, and the people have responded,” says Chris Nunez, one of the youth ministry leaders. As a pillar of the community, Centerpoint Church has continued over many years to minister to the spiritual needs of its members and visitors alike. The Church is teaching the gospel, is Spirit-filled, and is serving the community. The City of Colton is fortunate to have a church that is so engaging with the community, and the growth and participation really show it is “sharing the good news” in a way that brings people together for corporate praise and worship. “Thank you Jesus!” says Dr. G, who continued, “This church has been a blessing in the Community.” The address is 170 West F Street, and Wednesday night classes start at 6:00 pm. On Sunday mornings, classes for everyone are also, in addition to their regular Sunday services, at 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. For more information about CITY TALK, various community groups, Colton history, the trash clean-up project prayer list, Veteran spotlight, Church Spotlight, Business spotlight, U.S. Flag Watch, neighborhood meetings, or the online live-stream programs, contact Dr. G @ 909-213-3730. Questions and comments are always welcome. For more local news and information click here.